Senate Calendar
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Own Bill/Own Amendment
(08:00 AM)
TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN WITH DYSLEXIA HAVE THEIR NEEDS MET BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
TO CLARIFY THE HEALTH INSURANCE PAYMENT PROCESS FOR ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND PROSTHETIC SERVICES.
TO AMEND THE PURPOSES FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH STATE CATEGORICAL FUNDING; TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPENSATED IN-HOME CAREGIVERS.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR DISQUALIFICATION FROM UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AFTER DISCHARGE FOR MISCONDUCT.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING EDUCATION.
TO AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION.
TO REQUIRE THAT THE UNEMPLOYMENT STABILIZATION TAX SHALL BE CREDITED TO THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT OF EACH EMPLOYER; AND TO AMEND THE STABILIZATION TAX RATES FOR THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EDUCATION'S AUTHORITY OVER FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY.
TO SUPPORT AND DEVELOP BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND BROADBAND EXPANSION; TO CREATE INCENTIVES TO IMPROVE INTERNET ACCESS AND INTERNET CAPABILITIES BY ESTABLISHING BROADBAND PROVIDERS OF LAST RESORT.
TO ABOLISH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
AN ACT REGULATING THE RECOVERY OF DAMAGES SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE OPERATION OF AN UNINSURED VEHICLE.
Bills for Consideration
(01:30 PM)
TO SUPPORT THE AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO 34 C.F.R. SECTION 600.9.
RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALCOA.
TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING RECORDS MAINTAINED DURING EARLY VOTING.
THE NEW MARKETS JOBS ACT OF 2013.
CONCERNING THE SALARY OF A MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL WHOSE PROFESSIONAL LICENSE OR REGISTRATION IS SUSPENDED.
TO ADDRESS EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO TREAT THE PERCENTAGE OF PLAN BENEFIT EQUALLY IN THE TEACHER DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN UNDER THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ESTABLISH A VOLUNTARY BUYOUT PLAN FOR INACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND OTHER PAYEES ENTITLED TO A FUTURE BENEFIT TO RECEIVE A ONE-TIME LUMP SUM PAYMENT FROM THE SYSTEM.
TO ALLOW MORE OPTIONS FOR AN EMPLOYEE OR EMPLOYER OF A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ARKANSAS TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO CLARIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR REMITTING FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE ACTIVITY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND THE DEADLINE FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S PROCLAMATION REGARDING CORPORATE CHARTER FORFEITURES.
TO AMEND THE LAWS PERTAINING TO INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM PETITIONS; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY WITH RESPECT TO INITIATED ACTS; AND TO REQUIRE MORE COMPLETE DISCLOSURE BY BALLOT QUESTION COMMITTEES AND LEGISLATIVE QUESTION COMMITTEES.
TO IMPLEMENT THE STATUTORY CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE TASK FOR ON ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN.
TO ADOPT RECENT CHANGES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE INCOME TAX LAWS.
TO ALLOW THE EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD DURING WHICH A COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX LEVIED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF A COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAY BE LEVIED AND SHALL NOT BE REPLACED OR REDUCED.
TO REGULATE STATE TREASURY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRUDENT INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF STATE TREASURY FUNDS.
TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO COUNTIES TO REGULATE THE MANNER A PROPERTY OWNER OR OTHER PERSON CONTROLLING THE PROPERTY REMOVES A VEHICLE, IMPLEMENT, OR PIECE OF MACHINERY.
CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF OTHER STATES' LICENSES TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
THE ANNEXATION AND DETACHMENT TRANSPARENCY ACT.
TO PROVIDE A SAFE HARBOR FOR VICTIMS OF CERTAIN SEX TRAFFICKING AND COMMERCIAL SEX OFFENSES; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO REVISE THE CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX FILING AND REMITTANCE DEADLINE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY,
CONCERNING CHILD CUSTODY PRESUMPTIONS IN DIVORCE CASES.
TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE HIGH-TECHNOLOGY, KNOWLEDGE-BASED JOBS; TO RESTRUCTURE CERTAIN PROGRAMS AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF E-CIGARETTES ON PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING AMBULANCE SERVICE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEDDING.
TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE DECISIONS ACT.
TO ESTABLISH THE COMMERCIAL TRUCK SAFETY AND EDUCATION FUND; AND TO PROVIDE SPECIAL REVENUES FOR THE FUND.
TO ENSURE THAT CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE ARE QUALIFIED; TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CANDIDATES BEFORE THE ELECTION; AND TO PREVENT CANDIDATES CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES FROM RUNNING FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS LAW CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OR CONFERENCE REGULATIONS.
TO ALLOW A RETALIATORY TAX CREDIT FOR TAXES PAID TO OTHER STATES BY A DOMESTIC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURER.
CONCERNING ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED LAND IF THE LAND IS CURRENTLY PERMITTED BY A COUNTY FOR A CONSTRUCTION OR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
TO AMEND THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE USE OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES; AND TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.
TO PREVENT ELECTION MISCONDUCT; TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
TO AMEND THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS TAX LAW; TO AMEND THE EXCISE TAX LEVIED ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS; TO CREATE A FAIR AND EQUITABLE METHOD OF MAINTAINING THE ROADS IN THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO AMEND TITLE 23, CHAPTER 68, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION OF INSURANCE COMPANIES.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BY FRAUD.
TO AMEND THE PENALTIES FOR THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO APPEAR.
TO SUBSUME VARIOUS CAUSES OF ACTION FOR HEALTH CARE INJURIES UNDER A SINGLE REMEDY.
CONCERNING AN ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM OF ASSESSMENTS BY A LEVEE DISTRICT INCLUDING MORE THAN TWO (2) COUNTIES.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICTS.
TO AMEND THE CHILD MALTREATMENT ACT.
TO AMEND SALES AND USE TAX LAWS TO CONFORM TO THE STREAMLINED SALES AND USE TAX AGREEMENT.
TO IMPROVE TRAINING FOR COUNTY CLERKS; CIRCUIT CLERKS, COUNTY TREASURERS, COUNTY COLLECTORS, AND CORONERS; AND TO ESTABLISH A CORONER'S TRAINING FUND.
TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AND HIS OR HER DESIGNATED DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS TO CARRY A FIREARM; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE AMUSEMENT RIDE AND AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION SAFETY INSURANCE ACT.
TO REGULATE THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF STATE LANDS; TO ESTABLISH THE "ADOPT A DOCUMENT PROGRAM".
AN ACT CONCERNING A GUARDIANSHIP SUBSIDY; AND THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES IN CERTAIN GUARDIANSHIP CASES.
TO REVISE AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF BODY ARMOR.
TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE" FOR ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION DEATH BENEFITS.
TO CLARIFY THE LAW REGARDING APPEALS TO A COUNTY COURT FROM A COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD; AND TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY COURT CLERK FROM CHARGING A FEE FOR FILING AN APPEAL FROM A COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING A MUNICIPALITY THAT OPERATES A SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM OR SEWAGE WORKS AND CONTRACTS WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
TO ESTABLISH THE ARKANSAS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES LICENSE PLATE.
CONCERNING CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS, DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES, AND OTHER CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS REQUIRED UNDER SOME EMPLOYMENT TERMS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CHANGES OF POLLING SITES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP LAW; TO REQUIRE THE CONSENT OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN BEFORE APPOINTMENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DEPUTY PUBLIC GUARDIANS.
TO CLARIFY THE ADULT MALTREATMENT CUSTODY ACT; AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIBE THE PROCESS FOR LESS-THAN-CUSTODY ORDERS.
TO CLARIFY THE ADULT AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY RESIDENT MALTREATMENT ACT; AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS AND TO DESCRIBE THE PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
TO REMOVE FROM THE GOVERNOR'S DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES THE POWER TO SUSPEND OR LIMIT THE SALE, DISPENSING, OR TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMS.
CONCERNING THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF THEFT BY RECEIVING.
TO AUTHORIZE A LIMITED LICENSE FOR SELF-SERVICE STORAGE INSURANCE.
TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS STATE MEDICAL BOARD TO ISSUE UNRESTRICTED LICENSES TO PRACTICE MEDICINE TO CERTAIN UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES FACULTY.
TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL STUDENTS BE TESTED FOR TUBERCULOSIS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 2, CONCERNING AGRICULTURE LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO TITLE 3 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 4, CONCERNING BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 5, CONCERNING CRIMINAL LAW, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 7 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING ELECTIONS, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARKANSAS LAW RESULTING FROM INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1990 AND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 1996.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 8 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 10 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING THE ARKANSAS STATE CLAIMS COMMISSION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 11 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 12 CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND MILITARY AFFAIRS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 15 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 17 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 18 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PROPERTY RIGHTS AND INTERESTS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 19 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC FINANCE.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 20 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 24, CONCERNING PUBLIC RETIREMENT AND PENSION LAW, OF THE ARKANSAS CODE.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 26 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TAXATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 27 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 28 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING WILLS, ESTATES, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS.
AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 6 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE, CONCERNING EDUCATION LAW.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 14 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PRACTICES, PROCEDURES, AND COURTS.
TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO TITLE 22 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC PROPERTY.